We were encouraged to expect it not only as

the Revolt established a Precedent which might be dangerous -- in other States and as the Continent could derive no assistance .

of Consequence from the Grants either in Men or Money, while they remain under a disputed Government, But because the States had confederated for their mutual & general Welfare, and bound themselves to assist each other against all force offered

to, or attacks made upon any of them, on Account of Sovereignty

or on any other pretence whatsoever. But to our very great Surprise & Concern, Congress have not as we can learn done any Thing since the year 1776 in a matter of so great Moment to the Peace & Harmony of the Confederated States.

That the Partizans for anew State have confiscated & sold & are selling many valuable real & personal Estates. »

That they have attempted repeatedly to exercise judicial and military Authority over those who continue loyal to the State of New York, and have very lately had the assurance to take the cattle of those who refused to comply with their illegal orders. They have also assessed & endeavored to collect Money from

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those who do not admit the validity of their authority & have been restrained only by force. In some Instances they have intimidated the subjects of New York State to give up their Property, rather than to contend with them. They have also made Prisoner of a Magistrate acting under authority of the State of New York, in a matter which no way concerned the subjects of the pretended State of Vermont and compelled him to give a Bond in the penalty of One thousand Pounds lawful money of New England conditioned for his Appearance before their superior Court in June next.